by | Mar 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Robert Kittle COLUMBIA, S.C. — State lawmakers have filed a bill aimed at getting around a federal phase-out of some incandescent light bulbs starting next year. The bill says if light bulbs were made in South Carolina and sold only here, and made without...
by | Feb 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
COLUMBIA — South Carolina legislators have come up with a bright idea: make the Palmetto State a rebel and refuge for incandescent light makers. A bill filed last week by Republican state Reps. Bill Sandifer and Dwight Loftis encourages incandescent light bulb...
by | Feb 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
Bill Passed In House Would Give Drivers Insurance Discounts Legislation Would Require Insurance Companies To Offer Discounts For Completing Driver Training Course A new bill passed by the South Carolina House would make it easier for drivers to get a discount on...
by | Feb 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Ray Chandler COLUMBIA — Rep. Bill Sandifer said Thursday that Oconee County’s plans to build a broadband network would not be killed by bills in the legislature if they are passed in their present form. Sandifer said H 3508 merely upgrades state telecommunications...
by | Jan 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Ron Barnett STAFF WRITER The New Year will bring new laws governing how much water can be removed from rivers and new protections for seriously ill patientswhowant to stay with a doctor who might no longer be included in their health insurance plans. Another...
by | Dec 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
This holiday week, I wanted to share a family tradition with you—one of our favorite recipes we make every year at Thanksgiving. I’m convinced I was lucky enough to marry one of the best cooks in Oconee County. In fact, I like to say that Sandra and I each do our...
by | Dec 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
On November 11, 1918, the armistice ending World War I was signed and more than 4.7 million Americans put down their arms and returned to a time of peace and strengthening our country. The date marking the end of the first global conflict was initially called...
by | Dec 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again–time for South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday, which was established to help parents and students purchase all of the items they need to go back to school. This weekend, items like clothing, shoes, towels, bed linens...
by | Dec 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for the opportunity to continue serving you in the South Carolina House of Representatives. I am truly honored by the trust you have placed in me. I assure you that I will continue to do the very best job I can to make our state an even...
by | Dec 5, 2010 | Uncategorized
South Carolina Rep. Bill Sandifer, a Seneca Republican, has been reappointed to serve as chairman of the workers compensation committee for the National Conference of Insurance Legislators. Sandifer was appointed to the chairmanship this year by NCOIL President Rep....
